The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V497000·Announced 2011-10-05

Cruiser RV Recalls 2011 Shadow Cruiser and Viewfinder for Labeling Errors

Cruiser RV is recalling 2011 Shadow Cruiser and Viewfinder vehicles because incorrect Federal ID and GVWR labels could lead to improper loading and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (improper loading leading to crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cruiser RV is recalling certain model year 2011 Shadow Cruiser and Viewfinder recreational vehicles manufactured between April 21, 2011, and September 6, 2011. The recall involves 1,362 vehicles that have incorrect Federal ID tags and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information labels. These labels fail to comply with the certification requirements of Part 567.

The misprinted labels may cause owners to fail to follow proper vehicle loading specifications, which could increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

The safety recall began on November 30, 2011. Cruiser RV will mail corrected labels to consumers, or customers can have dealers install the labels free of charge. Owners may contact Cruiser RV at 1-574-457-6472 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CRUISER RV SHADOW CRUISER, VIEWFINDER
Brand
CRUISER RV
Manufacturer
CRUISER RV
Affected units
1,362

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • SHADOW CRUISER
  • VIEWFINDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.